I was going through some SCUBA stuff and realized that it's been almost two years since I've been in the water. I really, really miss diving. I especially miss spending time living on a dive boat for weeks at a time with two of the greatest people I've ever known.
Granted, I've been sidetracked by a greater responsibility...raising my Grandson David. Because of this I do not regret leaving diving...it's worth it.
I don't know if I'll ever return to diving, in any capacity...as an instructor or just as a recreational diver. I hope to get in some ocean boat dives this summer (and maybe some quarry dives, brrrrr).
I also miss messing with the gear. There's something about checking and double checking equipment on which your life depends...and knowing what you're doing. I plan on getting out my gear and going over everything for old times sake, and just in case I do go diving this year.